2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA 2012 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
566.6 pounds
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsItalian brand.-
Year20122026
ColoursBlack-
Make ModelSuzuki GSX 1250 FAKTM 990 RC-R
Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Length (in.)83.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,130 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)805 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)32.5 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)825 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm-
Width (in.)31.1 inches-
Width (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height805 mm - 825 mm / 31.7 in -32.5 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1485 mm / 58.5 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1225 mm / 48.2 in-
Length2130 mm / 83.9 in-
Width790 mm / 31.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)566.6 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)257.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)18.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.89 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)436.5 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Dry Weight232 kg / 511.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal / Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight257 kg / 567 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.5 kW / 96.5 hp @ 7500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque108 Nm / 11.0 kg-fm / 79.7 ft.lb @ 3500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5909 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.5 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 64.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)1250.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)76.28 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.19 gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.50 litres-
Displacement1254.8 cc / 76.5 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke79 x 64 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 3.EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10-40-
Exhaust3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor.-
Fuel InductionFuel Injection46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital transistorized -
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discsPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveRK GB50GSVZ3, 118 links42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)104 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.1 inches-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)150 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)130 mm-
Frame TypeSteel, double cradle frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic, oil damped, preload adjustableWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearLink-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable reboundWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25°-
Trail104 mm / 4.09 in-
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.3 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationElectronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display-
Lighting systemVertically stacked headlights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.4 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)240 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsExcel spoke rims with aluminium channel-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17